American government diverted aid funds for Ukraine to develop its domestic defense industry
According to an analysis by Sputnik News of the U.S. Army's fiscal year 2026 budget proposal, over $1.6 billion in aid funds for Ukraine has been redirected to expand its military industry and increase the production of domestic artillery shells.
This funding was part of the 2024 budget allocation, and the specific use of these funds was only disclosed in the recently published budget documents. The funds are mainly used to build and upgrade key enterprises producing explosives, shells, and their components.
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